Weymouth's Quayside Festival over Easter weekend 2024

The Quayside Festival - which takes place outside Rendezvous on the quayside - returned over Easter weekend.

Crowds listened to a variety of live music on the harbourside. The road was closed specially for the event.

Saturday enjoyed sunny, if still chilly, weather whilst Sunday was overcast.

Toby Thorogood and his friends from Bridport and Sherborne aka the 'Weymouth All Dayer Crew' are regulars at Quayside.

He said: "Good atmosphere, good vibes, the weather always helps. A couple more hours and we will be dancing away."

Toby Thorogood and his friends from Bridport and Sherborne aka the 'Weymouth All Dayer Crew' (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Mick Tyrer from Wokingham attended the festival with his wife. He said: "We came down last year and it was all good, it is enjoyable. I like this kind of music and it is for all different age groups. I love Weymouth as it is but this just makes it a day - no hassle just good fun."

Mick Tyrer from Wokingham attended the festival with his wife (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Cerys Regan from Wales attended with her partner. She said: "I hadn't known it was on until the lady at our B&B told us so it was a pleasant surprise. Good variety in the music, especially for a free event."

Cerys Regan (right) from Wales attended with her partner (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Jen Kenney from Hertfordshire visited the festival with her husband and kids. She said: "We just came down for a long weekend. We are really enjoying it."

Jen Kenney from Hertfordshire visited the festival with her husband Dave and kids Skye and Indie (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Caroline Wood from Dorchester said: "It is just such a treat to have fun and live music. As a teacher, it is a good way to start the Easter holiday."

Dan Bell, himself a bassist for That Britpop Band but attending the festival for fun, said: "I always enjoy Quayside, always a good spread (of music).

"We are lucky with the weather, feels like the first proper day of spring."

Sadie Symonds, Dan Bell and Caroline Wood (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Shaun Fletch and his friends enjoyed dancing before moving into Rendezvous for a short reprieve. He said: "We are having a brilliant time."

Shaun Fletch (right) taking a break from dancing (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Carla Bain from near Weymouth said: "It is a good afternoon. People enjoying themselves and it gets the locals out."

Carla Bain (second from left) and her friends (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Hosted annually, the event is now entering its 16th year and takes place on every bank holiday weekend.

James Watt and Lewis Smith down in Weymouth for a good time (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Jason Waggott, the club's multi-site operations manager, said on Saturday: "Numbers are up a lot from last year, obviously the sun's out which does make a big difference. We also have a good line-up as well, which I think has attracted people. We are also pitching a more fun family vibe."

The festival will be returning for five more weekends throughout the year: May 4 and 5, May 25 and 26, June 29 and 30, July 27 and 28 and August 24 and 25.

Jason Waggott, the club's multi-site operations manager (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Live acts performed from noon to 10pm each day (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)